{"id":24840,"date":"2023-11-11T10:19:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T15:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=24840"},"modified":"2023-11-13T15:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T20:09:33","slug":"edc-orlando-day-1-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=24840","title":{"rendered":"EDC Orlando – Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Taking place in Tinker Field<\/em> adjacent Camping World, Stadium<\/em>, yesterday was Day 1 of the 12th annual edition of Electric Daisy Carnival – Orlando<\/em>. Skies were mostly fair and the temps were in the mid-to-upper 80’s with that free Florida bonus: humidity!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The action began at 1PM with the crowd flowing onto the grounds seeing their show-opening DJ’s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This is the kineticFIELD <\/em>main stage this year before the new arrivals set foot upon it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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But in no time this was a popular destination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In the 1PM time slot, DJ Avello (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This Orlando-based DJ played a House\/Bass House set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As more people flowed-in. Impressive during the day, this stage looks amazing by night!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Electric daisys!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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These electric flowers would also light-up by night while the grass became a popular resting spot after dark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The second main stage is circuitGROUNDS<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dedicated to mostly Dubstep, it was a popular destination too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The opener was DJ Celo (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Because of the music format here, it attracts a really young crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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One of the numerous places within to take that “Kodak Moment<\/em>“.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Next stop was the neonGARDEN <\/em>stage. Please note there is only one entry point into EDC <\/em>this year and it’s in the northeast corner of the grounds adjacent this stage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You know this stage is legit since it has a shiny disco ball.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The music yesterday for Day 1 was programmed by Miami’s Club Space<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And Club Space<\/em> resident DJ Thunderpony (USA) was handling the first shift.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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His set was on the Tech House side of music.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Every year Insomniac <\/em>improves the product they deliver. Plagued by mushy grounds near the stage last year due to a hurricane one day prior, this year they’ve added interlocking plastic panels near the stage. Fortunately, no hurricane this year!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The tree fruits would become lighted later in the evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The stereoBLOOM <\/em>stage is back this year, relocated from its traditional spot near the Daisy Lane Bridge<\/em> to this new spot in the grounds southwest corner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The first arrivals would experience a Tech House\/Minimal set from…..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ RachEP (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This Los Angeles based DJ was really enjoying her music!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The famous Daisy Lane Bridge<\/em>. There are no tolls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The newest stage this year is the Anniversary Art Car<\/em> stage. It’s located roughly where stereoBLOOM <\/em>was located in previous year but pushed further towards the rear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It’s celebrating Insomniac’s 30th birthday this year and was absolutely wonderful yesterday. This stage goes Drum & Bass today during Day 2.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At this early time yesterday, just a few takers but that would change!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Parker Page (USA) was the opener here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This stage was all-House yesterday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo op!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Rynobus Art Car<\/em> stage is back again this year and you’ll find it in its traditional spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Orlando-based DJ J.V.O. (USA) did the opening set here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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His House set had few takers at this early hour but stay tuned!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What makes Electric Daisy Carnival<\/em> a carnival? The grounds are full of traditional carnival rides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And the rides are free!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There are also parades!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The most-often asked question we get asked is why don’t they put a stage or two inside Camping World Stadium <\/em>since it’s right there. The reason is that one weekend after EDC <\/em>is the Florida Classic<\/a> <\/em>football game between Florida A&M University<\/em> and Bethune-Cookman University<\/em> and allowing thousands of fans to trample the field just days ahead of it just can’t happen. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Now back to the main stage which had already become crowded!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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For DJ Icey (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Orlando-based Breaks legend delivered on his reputation with Breaks versions of current EDM songs! You know its an Icey set when you hear “Booty Perculate<\/a>“. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We had most-recently seen DJ Icey play at House of Blues<\/em> in Lake Buena Vista for the Labor Day Bash<\/a>. Yesterday afternoon, Icey gave the people what they wanted! Don’t forget he’s playing at the upcoming AAHZ <\/em>Reunion with DJ Kimball Collins (USA) on Thanksgiving Eve with advance tickets here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back to the Anniversary Art Car<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Iron Cow<\/em> resident DJ Atnarko (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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House music all day\/night long!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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He had the club bouncing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We met lots of peeps yesterday, some were new and some we knew!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lets go back to neonGARDEN<\/em>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Chelina Manuhutu (E)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lots of Techno at this stage!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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More techno on the main stage!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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That green hair can only mean DJ Miss Monique (UA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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She’s one of only two Ukrainian DJ’s playing at EDC <\/em>this year! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Even at this relatively early hour, the main stage was already jammed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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OK, back to the Anniversary Art Car<\/em> where we spent a lot of time yesterday!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another Florida legend, DJ Noel Sanger (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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He continued with the House!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The floor was really filling over at neonGARDEN<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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More Tech House from DJ Carlita (TR).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Showing off that 90’s baggy wide leg trend we spoke of in this year’s Festival Fashion Guide<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This stage was now officially jammed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another visit to circuitGROUNDS <\/em>to hear some more Heavy Bass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Level Up (USA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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She had those headbangers banging heads!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Everywhere!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And the field was already filling up to the…..rear!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Over at the Rynobus Art Car<\/em>…..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tampa-based DJ Alan Shi (USA) was going back-to-back with DJ Jay Crusoe (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Their set was on the House side too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And the dance floor was gaining occupants!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As was stereoBLOOM!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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No wonder! DJ Anabel Englund (USA) was playing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Besides producing her own songs, she’s famous for singing them too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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She sang “Deja Vu<\/a>“, “Underwater<\/a>“, “Midnight Rapture<\/a>” and “Strangely Sentimental<\/a>” live for us last night, among others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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She looked resplendent in her beige cropped jacket & miniskirt combo and black heeled boots. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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During her set it suddenly became dark outside!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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So it was back to the mainstage for…..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Deadmau5 (CDN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Did not see whether he wore his trademark mouse head at all last night but when he walked offstage I did not see him carrying it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Absolutely packed here now!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If you didn’t arrive early to grab a spot at the barrier, you weren’t getting one!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night peeps!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Close-up view of this year’s kineticFIELD <\/em>deity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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After Deadmau5, DJ Alok (BR) took over!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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His set was full of EDM hits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Anniversary Art Car<\/em> was the place to be!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Micro (USA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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His House set could be heard booming a half mile away!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And it was attracting a crowd!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It got pretty jammed down there!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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One final visit last night to stereoBLOOM<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A b2b set from DJ Westend (USA) and DJ Joshwa (GB).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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They were having such a good time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And then back to Anniversary where we camped-out for the rest of the night as DJ Bunny (USA) of Rabbit In The Moon (USA) fame had taken over!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You never know with Bunny whether you’re going to get a House set or a Breaks set and last night it was Bass House!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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He was so animated, constantly requesting the crowd to scream!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And it got packed down there!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wide leg baggy here too from the dancers!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Party at the art car! This was so good, could not leave!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Taking over next on the same stage, DJ Robbie Rivera (USA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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His House set was a bit more Progressive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And the crowd stayed jammed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We hadn’t seen him since he played at Celine <\/em>back in 2019 as seen here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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They say you can never go wrong with Go Go girls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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They <\/em>were right!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re looking for me today at Day 2, come find me under the electric mushroom. I have fond memories here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Everywhere we went yesterday on Day 1 of EDC<\/em>, a good time was had by all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2012],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivals"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSCN9247-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1920&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7OlZE-6sE","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24840"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24840\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25175,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24840\/revisions\/25175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}